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Hahahaha. Alright, so can Koivu also not play defence? Because I know your basing this off his +/-. He has scored back to back 30 goal seasons, something Samuleson could never do. Babcock would not eat him alive, he doesnt eat Filpula or Hudler alive and they havent played well defensively this season. Also, he shoots alot, because he's a sniper, thats what they do, and add in the fact he has a terrific shot, there's nothing wrong with that.

http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/nhl/rumors/post...y?urn=nhl,50133 There is a free press article about it too, so it isnt just a rumor. I really hope they get him locked up long term.

No they wont. He's retiring a Maple Leaf.

Dumont or Ryder = Do you think Nashville you trade Legwand? I'd take him too.

Yeah, I forgot about the fact it has to be the last year of the deal before they can negociate. I have a feeling there wont be much a negociation though. Holland: "So, 6.8 per for 6 years?" Agent: "Done, he gets more then Datsyuk now!"

Did I say I'd wait till last minute? No, I think focusing on a Stanley Cup this year is more important, we have all of the upcoming summer and next year to re-sign Zetterberg, and from what I've read, he'd like to stay too.

Good. Go to Ottawa, play the Leafs or Flyers in the playoffs and get knocked out in the 1st or 2nd round. Colorado? Go there, play on there 4th line. That's exactly where you'll be, before your injured that is.

Yes please, get Lidstrom, Draper and Cleary all locked up now, use the rest of the cap to improve the team later in the season. (Dont bring up Zetterberg, he still has another year after this one of his contract.

Crosby for sure, but 8 games into the season, Zetterberg and Biron.

That sucks that he has to wear the shield, that killed Kronwall last year. Drake wont be doing a whole lot with it on, dont wear it Dallas! Your tougher then that

The whole line was awesome looking with there beards last year. It was probably the reason they played so well, also, they were all orange beards Gotta love that lol.

Im hoping for 4-5 years, 1.25-1.75 mil per year. I think that'd be a pretty good deal.

He wont play, like Heaton said, he's only up because of Franzen going on the IR. He'll have a better seat to watch the games in from the press box. I think your just saying what you read, but whoever said that is ridiculous. This is not his linemates fault, he was playing on the top lines and couldnt generate ANYTHING. I dont know why, from what I was told about the kid was he had lots of talent and played with an edge, even after the accident. Havent seen it, and dont expect too.

s***ty. Im probably in the minority, but I friggin love Darcy Tucker, he hasent done much this season, but now Wellwood and Tucker are out, not good.

Ellis has a much better chance at being a power forward who sticks up for his mates then Kopecky. And based on this season alone, Ellis has been miles ahead of Kopecky in everything, speed, grit, scoring, hard work.

I wouldnt mind that actually, but we'd have to sign Markov to make up for Kronwall leaving.

If Drapes is still here, I would give it to him. If he isnt, Zetterberg no questions asked.

Is Rathje's salary still counting agaisnt there cap? They could just waive him should he decide to retire and be off the hook of his salary.

Good win today, Kevin Jones is awesome.

He'll be top 5 in scoring at the end of the year. I dont like bringing this stuff up, it's really beating a dead horse, Crosby, Thornton and Ovechkin will all slow down too, that wont stop one of them from winning the Hart, Ross and Richard trophys.

Kopecky for McGrattan! And, the avs wont pick up Forsberg, why would they? To be the 4th line center, they have about 11 top 6 forwards as is. Why would he go to Dallas? They arent winning the cup anytime soon, it'd be like last year, the Stars will make the playoffs and lose in 5 games. The Flyers make some sense, because of there depleted forward line-up (Upshall and Umberger out for a while) I dont see why he wouldnt come here, it should be between us and philly, as were the only team of the 5 that has a chance at the cup.

It may be very pre-mature, but Daymond Langkow could get 50, if not, he'll probably get 40. If Alfie can get 100 points riding shotgun with Spezza and Heatley, I'd imagine Datsyuk could get 100 with Z and Homer.

Yes, he should be. He's working hard and his hard work resulted in Lebdas goal last night. Keep him and Downey around, no thanks to Grigs.

That wouldnt be overly terrible, but not the whole team. More like Forsberg, Sundin and Norstrom. Tough swedes

Oh, I agree with you guys, it's just the reason he wouldve been named 2nd star is his 37 saves.